New Pop Princess In The Swamp!

There's a new pop princess in the swamp from October in Shrek! The Musical. Taking over the lead role of Princess Fiona will be Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh! 


The role will be Kimberley's debut West End appearance and will be appearing two months earlier than planned as the current Amanda Holden has announced she is expecting a new bundle of joy. 


Kimberley has weeks to perfect her princess performance, and I'm sure she will dazzle the crowds! Catch her live on stage from Wednesday 5th October, 2011. 


As a member of Girls Aloud Kimberley has sold ten million records, five platinum albums, won a BRIT and played to sold out arena tours. So this will be a fantastic new challenge. 


The Girls Aloud star is in good company as there has been a history of success from Popstar to West End Star. Kym Marsh won a part in Saturday Night Fever and Melanie C had huge success in Blood Brothers. 


She will join current cast members Nigel Lindsay, Richard Blackwood and Nigel Harman live on stage at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. 

An Awakening for James

James Morrison is about to release his third album The Awakening. Following the tragic death of his father to alcoholism James has written some powerful songs in relation to his loss. Resulting in this album being in two halves.

One half is about how James sees life and how he is looking to the future and the other half is about his Dad. James wrote most of the second half of the album in the six weeks after his loss. Describing this period as a depressing time and a personal journey.

Also how he had an awakening realising life must go on and to keep strong - lending a hand to title the new album.

He says this album is also an awakening to discovering who he is as a musician. Admitting he was not a fan of his second album Songs For You, Truths For Me, as there were too many ballads.

Coming from being a man's man playing to crowded pubs and being one of the lads, he describes he romantic persona as not being the real James Morrison.

So with a new album under his belt, and a less soppy album we are about to "Discover" the "Truth" about James through his "Songs". New album The Awakening is out on 26th September 2011.

To find out how mature and amazing this new album is, take a listen to the first single I Won't Let You Go. The single is out now.

The Awakening - Out 26th September 2011

Girls Aloud Keep Us Guessing....

Twitter was buzzing last night with tweeters frantically trying to figure out if the four ladies in this picture are four members of Girls Aloud.

Direct from Nicola Roberts and Cheryl Cole's official twitter accounts we can confirm that in this picture is in fact Nicola, Cheryl, Sarah and Kimberley!

Rumours of a reunion to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Girls Aloud in 2012 have most likely been confirmed from this photo. It shows that the four are still close as a band.

Would you like Nadine to return? Or would GA still be as strong as a four piece? I think without Nadine Coyle the band would function just as well.

With the rumours surrounding Miss Coyle not being in touch with the other girls I think maybe fans would prefer a four piece and believing them to be good friends other than including a member who doesn't really want to be there.

This four piece have had more success than the reluctant member of the band. Sarah has her movie career and has recorded solo songs for films. Kimberely has been successful as a presenter and recently stars in the Horrid Henry movie and has had a hit duet single.

Cheryl has had two album and a string of hits aswell as being a judge on the UK X Factor. Her star power alone is enough to bring GA back together and fill arenas.

And Nicola is about to become a solo artist in her own right. Having the most unique material and sounds incredible. She is the most exciting solo venture to come from Girls Aloud. With her exciting album Cinderella's Eyes released soon.

Cinderella's Eyes - Out 26th September 2011

Mrs Z A Mother To B

Beyonce is three months pregnant with rapper legend Jay-Z's child.

The Destiny's Child superstar hit the big 30 yesterday and told friends shes is ready to be a mother.

New album 4 is a mid tempo record which the star recorded after a 12 month break following her mega world tour with the I Am... album.

As the new album is a change of pace for Beyonce this was a planned pregnancy.

Much admiration has been granted as she would have been pregnant during her energetic and emotional performance at Glastonbury in July.

So the change of pace will be welcomed when the star slows down just slightly when she will be touring an acoustic version of new album 4 late next year.

Can't wait to have you back on the road Queen B!

Melanie Sea!

Melanie C is back with her fifth album The Sea!

Its an exciting time for her fans that have stuck with the star from the beginning. But I feel Melanie will gain more fans with this new mature album. The songs and the music are brilliant. Working with top writers and producers this is her best album since Northern Star.

Lyrically it is a mature, deep and dramatic album. So any new fans that caught of glimpse of Melanie's powerful voice whilst treading the boards will certainly enjoy this album.

Musically it is a very dramatic and empowering album that will make you dance and make you think about life in general. Especially on tracks like Burn, Enemy and Stupid Game.

Stand out track for me is the deep and meaningful Drown. The lyrics are genious and there's a lot of different sounds really making the words come alive and drawing you into the track.

Fun tracks on this album are the current single Think About It. Along with All About You and the anthemic Beautiful Mind.

Melanie C has an amazing acoustic voice and this can be heard on tracks like Weak and One by One.

The dramatic opening song The Sea defines this album as a whole. Melanie C is back and The Sea is her best album. It is a must have record for your collection!